LINDO GUADALAJARA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: UNKNOWN SOURCE.SHELL FISH TAGS NOT IN PLACE.FOUND 13 EACH FRESH CLAMS WITH THREE DIFFERENT SHELL FISH TAGS(CHERRY STONE HARVEST DATE 10-14-2013,SHIPPING DATE 10-15-2013, FROM RESTAURANT DEPOT;THE OTHER TAG HARVEST DATE 11-12-2013 SHIPPED TO BLUE MARLIN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INFORMATION GIVEN :SHELLFISH TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED AT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED UNTIL IS EMPTY,THEREAFTER MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS POUNDS 3,VALUE 50.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE IN THE ALLEY WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED:SOLID,ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP THE PLASTIC LID,GREASE DANGLING FROM EDGE OF CONTAINER.GREASE ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE, TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADES PLASTIC BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL CARDBOARD STORED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,INTERIOR METAL DOOR LINER IS BROKEN,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.